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For more than 100 years the Society of Professional Journalists has been dedicated to encouraging a climate in which journalism can be practiced more freely and fully, stimulating high standards and ethical behavior in the practice of journalism and perpetuating a free press.

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Since its founding in 1961, the Sigma Delta Chi Foundation has promoted excellence and ethics in journalism. The SDX Foundation is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization that supports the educational programs of the Society of Professional Journalists and serves the professional needs of journalists and students pursuing careers in journalism.

Excellence in Journalism 2015Sept 18-20, 2015 – Orlando

Excellence in Journalism is the national journalism conference of the Society of Professional Journalists and the Radio Television Digital News Association. Join us in September in Orlando for training, networking, workshops and more!

SPJ News

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Upcoming Eventsand Deadlines

Become an SPJ Member

For more than 100 years the Society of Professional Journalists has been dedicated to encouraging a climate in which journalism can be practiced more freely and fully, stimulating high standards and ethical behavior in the practice of journalism and perpetuating a free press.

About the Foundation

Since its founding in 1961, the Sigma Delta Chi Foundation has promoted excellence and ethics in journalism. The SDX Foundation is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization that supports the educational programs of the Society of Professional Journalists and serves the professional needs of journalists and students pursuing careers in journalism.

Excellence in Journalism 2015Sept 18-20, 2015 – Orlando

Excellence in Journalism is the national journalism conference of the Society of Professional Journalists and the Radio Television Digital News Association. Join us in September in Orlando for training, networking, workshops and more!

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Society of Professional Journalists is pleased to announce the Region 7 Mark of Excellence Award winners for the 2006 calendar year. This year, collegiate journalists submitted more than 3,300 entries in 39 categories across SPJ’s 12 regions.

The honorees were awarded certificates on April 14 during the Spring Conference held at Crowne Plaza St. Louis-Clayton. First place regional winners advanced to the national round of judging, which is currently talking place. National winners will be announced in mid May.

The Society of Professional Journalists works to improve and protect journalism. The organization is the nation’s most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior.

Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, SPJ promotes the free flow of information vital to a well-informed citizenry; works to inspire and educate the next generation of journalists; and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press.

General News Reporting• First Place: Michele Brown, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, “Living with HIV”• Second Place: Krystal Overmyer, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, “In the Wake of Castrophe-Role of Religion”• Third Place: Rachel Parker, University of Kansas, “Fly High, Swing Low”

In-Depth Reporting• First Place: Maggie Stehr, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, “Questions of Equality” • Second Place: Jenna Johnson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, “Natural Defense” • Third Place: Darla Slipke, University of Kansas, “The Gift of Time”

Feature Writing • First Place: Isabelle Roughol, University of Missouri-Columbia, “Acceptance of Exclusion?” • Second Place: Morgan Cook, University of Missouri-Columbia, “One friend, two friend, best friend, Web friend”• Third Place: Kathryn G. Buschman, University of Missouri-Columbia, “Riders of honor and respect”

Sports Writing• First Place: Jenifer Langosch, University of Missouri-Columbia, “Playing On”• Second Place: Chros McDougall, University of Missouri-Columbia, “Balancing Service”• Third Place: Eric Jorgensen, University of Kansas, “Max says farewell”

Editorial Writing • First Place: The Baker Orange Staff, Baker University • Second Place: no award• Third Place: no award

Editorial Cartooning no awards

General Column Writing• First Place: Courtney Farr, University of Kansas • Second Place: Patrick Lattin, Baker University • Third Place: Jessie Gasch, Truman State University, “Comparison of French and American Lifestyles”

Sports Column Writing• First Place: Michael Phillips, University of Kansas • Second Place: no awards• Third Place: no awards

Best All-Around Daily Student Newspaper (published at least 4 times per week)• First Place: Staff, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, “Daily Nebraskan”• Second Place: Staff, The University of Kansas, “The University Daily Kansan”• Third Place: no award

Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper (published less than 4 times per week)• First Place: Staff, Baker University, “The Baker Orange”• Second Place: no award• Third Place: no award

Best Student Magazine• First Place: Detours Staff, Truman State University, “Detours Winter & Summer 2006• Second Place: Staff, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, “In the Wake of Catastrophe” • Third Place: no award

Sports Photography• First Place: Garrick Hodge, University of Central Missouri, “Above the Competition” • Second Place: Stephanie Flippin, University of Central Missouri, “Ready for MIAA Action”• Third Place: no award

Radio Feature• First Place: August Skamenca, University of Missouri, Columbia, “Tornado’s Emotional Burden” • Second Place: Ryan Famuliner, University of Missouri, Columbia, “Off the Grid”• Third Place: Justin Ray and Elena Chadova, University of Missouri, Columbia, “Neuticles”

Radio In-Depth Reporting• First Place: Sean Powers, University of Missouri, Columbia, “The Stem Cell Amendment”• Second Place: August Skamenca, University of Missouri, Columbia, “Dead Voters”• Third Place: Sean Powers, University of Missouri, Columbia, “Alcohol Series”

Radio Sports Reporting• First Place: Chris Hassel, St. Ambrose University, “St. Ambrose Football”• Second Place: no award• Third Place: no award

Radio Newscast• First Place: KBIA Staff, University of Missouri, Columbia, “Newscasts: Mornings”• Second Place: no award• Third Place: no award

Television Breaking News Reporting• First Place: August Skamenca and Vicki Van Vliet, University of Missouri, Columbia, “Clinton Building Collapse”• Second Place: no award• Third Place: no award

Television General News Reporting • First Place: Jason Lamb, University of Missouri, Columbia, “Plane Crash Anniversary” • Second Place: Lynzee Ford, University of Kansas, “Animal Masks”• Third Place: Brianna Auza, University of Kansas, “Backpacks”

Television Feature • First Place: Whitney Mathews, University of Kansas, “Competitive Eating”• Second Place: Jason Lamb, University of Missouri, Columbia, “MU’s Green Team”• Third Place: no award

Television In-Depth Reporting • First Place: August Skamenca, Matt Wynn and Erin Moynihan, University of Missouri, Columbia, “Dead Voters” • Second Place: Laura Rice, University of Missouri, Columbia, “Contaminated Cake”• Third Place: no award

Television Sports Reporting• First Place: Chris Hassel, St. Ambrose University, “SAU Basketball vs. Aggie”• Second Place: no award• Third Place: no award